Boaters in cold climes are in stasis through the long winter nap, but not boatyards. In boatyards, a flurry of unique work goes on unseen at this time … [Read more...]
Boats by the Side of the Road
February 8, 2012 By 1 Comment
I’m driving along and suddenly a boat appears for sale on the side of the road. I swerve a little as I tap the breaks and strain my neck to see. In less … [Read more...]
Painting Aluminum Boats
January 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
You may be thinking of buying or selling an aluminum boat that needs some cosmetic updates, or perhaps you’re simply trying to improve the appearance … [Read more...]
Black Fin in the Rough
January 23, 2012 By 9 Comments
Neglected boats seem to find me. People call to see if I’m interested in buying or can help to resurrect old wrecks. I try to give advice or direct them … [Read more...]
Boating Year Round
January 11, 2012 By 2 Comments
Now that the cold weather has truly arrived here in the northeast US, as evidenced by ice on the pond and an appreciable dent in my woodpile, I wonder … [Read more...]
Boat Insurance for “Sitting on the Hard”
January 3, 2012 By 2 Comments
A few weeks ago, I wrote that the mast for my current project boat was destroyed in a freak storm, by a falling tree limb, while sitting in my yard. Since … [Read more...]
Wealthy Boaters All
December 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
One of my favorite TV shows is HGTVs’ House Hunters International. They focus on traveling the globe looking for housing in exotic places. Last week … [Read more...]
Boat Equipment: Making a List, Checking it Twice
December 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
As the Christmas holidays approach I’m sure you’ll hear the song about old St. Nick—“He’s making a list and checking it twice, gonna find out … [Read more...]
Roughing It Today
November 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I’m not sure how people who enjoy the great outdoors developed their affinity. Camping and boating trips with the family when I was young were the basis … [Read more...]
Boat Project Destroyed by Winter Storm
November 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Most shipwrecks happen at sea and involve loss of life. Mine happened in my yard and no one died. Anyone familiar with my blog knows that I like to fix … [Read more...]
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